NEW YORK CITY — Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair and Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, D-42, celebrated yet another trip around the sun Tuesday evening at the upscale Kelly and Emerson Lounge, located in the Beekman Hotel at 5 Beekman Street.

A number of elected officials, members of the judiciary, courthouse staff, district leaders and friends were also in attendance.

The party, which featured delicious food and drink, in addition to live entertainment, was located in the cellar of the hotel, which boasted vaulted brick, vintage chandeliers and classy New York City architecture — giving it an intimate and elegant vibe.

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Bichotte Hermelyn, born and raised in Flatbush, became a legislator in 2015, and has introduced more than 200 pieces of legislation — 34

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